Roads are a death trap

There is not one day that goes by without us hearing about an accident somewhere.

When I get into my car in the morning, I actually feel anxious and I pray that I reach my destination safely. The roads have become a death trap that we all face on a daily basis.

Just in the past week there have been two horrific accidents within a 20km radius of where I live and these are only the ones I know of. I’ll bet there were more.

One of the accidents I am referring to was caused by a drunk driver who made a U-turn to avoid a road block and subsequently killed to people. The other is the accident that tragically claimed the lives of Top Billing presenter Simba Mhere and another passenger.

In general, the accidents that plague us daily may be a result of one bad decision, negligence or a variety of other factors, but it is still something I think needs to be addressed.

I think the government and law enforcement agencies need to be more proactive in solving this problem. People are so frustrated with traffic lights not working, potholes and traffic congestion that they become inconsiderate on the road because they are rushing to get to where they want to be.

Could inconsiderate drivers plus a lack of law enforcement and functioning infrastructure be the recipe that is leading people to their death?

I don’t know, but I think the death toll on our roads is cause for concern. A concern that seems to be ignored.

What do you think?